Telangana Police Constable flashcards

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PWT question count

The Preliminary Written Test contains 200 objective questions worth 200 marks, split into three sections of 100 questions each, and no negative marking is applied for wrong answers.

Sections of the PWT

The three PWT sections are arithmetic and reasoning, general science, and general studies; the third section includes Indian polity, geography, history, economy, current affairs and Telangana movement topics.

PWT negative marking

No marks are deducted for incorrect responses in the Preliminary Written Test, so candidates are advised by the pattern itself to attempt every question rather than leave blanks.

PWT qualifying purpose

PWT is a screening stage: only candidates crossing the community-wise cut-off proceed to the Physical Measurement Test and Physical Efficiency Test; PWT marks are generally not counted in final merit.

Telangana formation date

Telangana became the 29th state of India on 2 June 2014 under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, with Hyderabad as its joint capital for a ten-year period.

1948 Police Action

In September 1948 the Indian Army entered Hyderabad State in Operation Polo, ending the Nizam's rule and integrating the region into the Indian Union, a key Telangana history topic.

1969 Telangana agitation

The 1969 movement demanded safeguards for Telangana against perceived exploitation under the Mulki rules debate; it is a standard question on the separate-state struggle timeline.

PWT language options

The Preliminary Written Test is offered in English, Telugu and Urdu; candidates choose one medium at application and must answer the entire paper in that medium.

Mensuration formula: circle area

Area of a circle equals pi multiplied by the square of the radius; circumference equals two multiplied by pi multiplied by the radius, with pi commonly taken as 22/7.

Compound interest formula

Amount under compound interest equals principal multiplied by one plus rate divided by 100, raised to the power of the number of years; interest is amount minus principal.

Work and time rule

If a person finishes a job in n days, one day's work equals 1/n; combined one-day work of several workers is the sum of their individual one-day work fractions.

PMT height for men

The general minimum height for male constable candidates is 167.6 cm; SC, ST and BC candidates and specified tribal-area candidates receive relaxation as notified.

PMT height for women

The general minimum height for female constable candidates is 152.5 cm, with community and tribal-area relaxations applied in the same manner as for male candidates.

Chest measurement standard

Male candidates need a minimum chest of 86.3 cm unexpanded with at least 5 cm expansion; female candidates are not measured for chest at the PMT.

PET men's run

Male candidates must complete a 1600 metre run within 5 minutes 30 seconds, though some notifications allow 5 minutes 45 seconds; the event is purely qualifying.

PET women's run

Female candidates must complete an 800 metre run within 4 minutes 30 seconds; finishing outside the limit disqualifies the candidate from later selection stages.

PET is qualifying only

Run timings are not scored or ranked; the only outcome recorded is pass or fail, so faster times give no merit advantage over candidates who finish within the limit.

Height measurement posture

Height is measured barefoot, heels together, back straight and head aligned in the Frankfurt plane, with the horizontal plane passing through the lower eye orbit and ear canal.

Same-day re-measurement

A candidate unhappy with recorded height or chest measurement may ask the board for re-measurement on the same day at the venue; later requests are not accepted.

PMT/PET documents

Candidates must carry the PMT/PET admit card, original photo identity proof and a medical fitness certificate; missing documents can bar participation in the physical events.

Physical standards re-verification

Height and chest recorded at PMT are checked again during final verification; any mismatch with the earlier record can lead to cancellation of the candidate's selection.

Chest expansion minimum

Chest expansion is the difference between expanded and unexpanded measurement; male candidates must show at least 5 cm expansion along with the 86.3 cm unexpanded minimum.

FWE merit basis

The final selection merit list is prepared from Final Written Examination marks alone; PWT and PET serve as qualifying filters, so FWE performance decides rank and posting.

FWE paper weight

The Final Written Examination carries 200 objective questions for 200 marks, covering English, arithmetic and reasoning, general science, and general studies including Telangana affairs.

Tie-breaking rule

When FWE totals tie, the older candidate is usually ranked higher; if age matches, marks in the arithmetic and reasoning portion, then alphabetical order of name, decide.

Local candidate rule

Local status in Telangana requires study in the state for at least four years within the seven years before the qualifying examination, or six years of study in total.

Telangana reservation categories

Reservation follows the state roster with BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, BC-E, SC, ST and EWS categories, plus horizontal reservation for women in each category.

Document verification list

FWE-stage verification requires SSC certificate, intermediate or degree marks memos, caste certificate, local status proof, study certificates from Class 4 onwards, and photo identity.

Medical examination stage

After the merit list, candidates undergo medical examination covering vision, hearing, colour perception and general fitness; failure on notified standards results in rejection for constable posts.

FWE qualifying marks

The board fixes community-wise minimum qualifying marks for the Final Written Examination; merely clearing the PWT cut-off does not ensure a place in the final merit list.

Non-local candidature

Candidates without local status compete only against unreserved and specifically permitted posts, and cannot claim reservation-linked local vacancies under the state roster.

Study certificate requirement

Study certificates issued by the school or college, covering Class 4 to Class 10 or equivalent, are the standard proof of local status and educational eligibility at verification.

Colour vision standard

Constable recruitment requires normal colour perception; candidates with defective colour vision are typically rejected at the medical stage even if they clear written and physical tests.